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Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails

Thinking about it all, I was allowed more masculine activities for the time in which I was raised. The early 60’s still had a certain air of strict gender roles with respect to toys and playtime. No skirts or frilly … Continue reading

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Metal Cages

Hooked to kitchen window and the decaying brick facade was our lifesaver in case of fire. In the late afternoon before my father came home from work, my mother would let me crawl out the window onto the fire escape. … Continue reading

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Mi Tio, Mon Oncle

I have so many stories about him. Others have even more. He was my favorite Uncle.  He was my only Uncle. He called me his favorite niece. I was his only niece. That was our banter. Short and pudgy like … Continue reading

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